'''Westward Ho!''' is a quaintly-named sea-side town in [[Torridge]], [[Devon]], [[England]], near [[Bideford]]. Beware however, that's where the quaintness ends. Westward Ho! is in dire need of investment, it looks very run-down and there is literally nothing there and what little there needs a good lick of paint. Nothing to walk around or enjoy, a much better bet is Croyde Bay or Woolacombe.

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'''Westward Ho!''' is a quaintly-named sea-side town in [[Torridge]], [[Devon]], [[England]], near [[Bideford]]. It has recently undergone a lot of investment, with new or improved apartments, restaurants and pubs.

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This quaint oil day village is benefiting now from inward investment with a large part of the village being regenerated with restaurants, hotels and luxury apartments being built. The number of tourists to the area is increasing the lure being the fabulous beach and extra curricular surfing activity.

This quaint oil day village is benefiting now from inward investment with a large part of the village being regenerated with restaurants, hotels and luxury apartments being built. The number of tourists to the area is increasing the lure being the fabulous beach and extra curricular surfing activity.

The town can be found to the north of the A39 road, providing easy access from the towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Bude. It lies at the south end of Northam Burrows, and faces westward into Bideford Bay, opposite Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows.

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The town can be found to the north of the A39 road, providing easy access from the towns of [[Barnstaple]], [[Bideford]] and [[Bude]]. It lies at the south end of [[Northam]] Burrows, and faces westward into Bideford Bay, opposite [[Saunton]] Sands and [[Braunton]] Burrows.

==Get around==

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Westward Ho! is small and best explored by foot. There are two Pay and Display car parks - one by the slipway to the beach, another between the church and The Waterfront Inn, although during high season it can be very difficult to find a parking space in both car parks.

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==Eat==

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'''[http://www.hockingsicecream.co.uk/ Hocking's Ice Cream Van]''' - A local favourite. There are usually two vans facing the sea front.

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'''[http://moransbar.co.uk/ Moran's Restaurant]''' - opened in 2013, with an extensive menu. Open all day but serves mainly Thai food in the evening.

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'''The Waterfront''' - A busy, modern pub with an external play area for children. Occasionally hosts tribute singers.

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'''The Westward Arms''' - opened in 2012, with an extensive range of drinks.

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'''The Pierhouse''' has two balconies with spectacular views of the sea (and on a good day, of [[Lundy]] island). It is owned by the same family as The Waterfront.

==Sleep==

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For luxury holiday cottages in the Westward Ho! and North Devon area, please visit [http://www.bluechipvacations.com www.bluechipvacations.com]. Telephone 01803 855282. There is a variety of holiday cottages located close to the the beach and with amazing sea views.

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[http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/westward-ho YHA Westward Ho Bunkhouse]

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The Waterfront Inn

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Caravans

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There are also a variety of holiday cottages located close to the the beach and with amazing sea views.

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Additionally, there is more accommodation in neighbouring [[Bideford]] and [[Northam]], a short drive or bus ride away.

==Get out==

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Revision as of 22:36, 19 May 2013

Westward Ho! is a quaintly-named sea-side town in Torridge, Devon, England, near Bideford. It has recently undergone a lot of investment, with new or improved apartments, restaurants and pubs.

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Understand

Westward Ho!'s unusual name comes from the title of a book by Charles Kingsley, Westward Ho! - the exclamation mark is an intentional part of the town's name, and the only such place name in the United Kingdom.

This quaint oil day village is benefiting now from inward investment with a large part of the village being regenerated with restaurants, hotels and luxury apartments being built. The number of tourists to the area is increasing the lure being the fabulous beach and extra curricular surfing activity.

Get in

The town can be found to the north of the A39 road, providing easy access from the towns of Barnstaple, Bideford and Bude. It lies at the south end of Northam Burrows, and faces westward into Bideford Bay, opposite Saunton Sands and Braunton Burrows.

Get around

Westward Ho! is small and best explored by foot. There are two Pay and Display car parks - one by the slipway to the beach, another between the church and The Waterfront Inn, although during high season it can be very difficult to find a parking space in both car parks.

See

Do

Westward Ho! is well known for its surfing seas and the long expanse of clean sand backed by a pebble ridge. Other attractions of the town include the arcades, go kart track and the grasslands behind the pebble ridge.

Buy

Eat

Moran's Restaurant - opened in 2013, with an extensive menu. Open all day but serves mainly Thai food in the evening.

Drink

The Waterfront - A busy, modern pub with an external play area for children. Occasionally hosts tribute singers.
The Westward Arms - opened in 2012, with an extensive range of drinks.
The Pierhouse has two balconies with spectacular views of the sea (and on a good day, of Lundy island). It is owned by the same family as The Waterfront.